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The o________ of an idea or policy do not agree with it and do not want it to be carried out.The opponents of an idea or policy do not agree with it and do not want it to be carried out.
...opponents of the spread of nuclear weapons.
He became an outspoken opponent of the government.
word opponent
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A politician's opponents are other politicians who belong to a different party or who have different aims or policies .
...Mr Kennedy's opponent in the leadership contest.
He described the detention without trial of political opponents as a cowardly act.
In a sporting contest, your opponent is the person who is playing against you.
Norris twice knocked down his opponent in the early rounds of the fight.
He's the best opponent I've come across this season, a great player.
The opponents of an idea or policy do not agree with it and do not want it to be carried out.
...opponents of the spread of nuclear weapons.
He became an outspoken opponent of the government.
inflections opponents
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